Sermons on Take Up Your Cross:

Modern Idolatry

Contributed by John Mccormack on Feb 26, 2016

IDOLATRY IS NOT SOMETHING NEW.

MODERN IDOLATRY? OBSERVATION: EZEKIEL SPOKE GOD’S MESSAGE TO JEWISH EXILES IN BABYLON, BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER THE DESTRUCTION OF JERUSALEM IN 586 B.C. HE ADDRESSED CHOICES MADE BY INDIVIDUALS AND NATIONS. WHETHER PERSONAL OR ON A NATIONAL LEVEL THE CHOICE MUST INCLUDE GOD’S ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 14:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Innocent Series

Contributed by Emmanuel Onwuaroh on Oct 25, 2024

An innocent believer who knows his place in God can never be defeated.

Apostle Paul suffered so many oppositions and persecutions from wicked men as he propagated the kingdom of God on earth; yet he remained unruffled and finished his course on earth (2 Cor I1:23- 30, 2 Timothy 4.6-8). "And there come thither certain Jews from Antioch and iconium who persuaded ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5, Acts 14:19-20

The Sun Of Righteousness Shall Arise.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 4, 2022

A prophecy of the incarnation of Jesus.

THE SUN OF RIGHTEOUSNESS SHALL ARISE. Malachi 4:1-2. There was a remnant in the days of Malachi who reverenced the LORD and remained loyal to Him (Malachi 3:16-18). Those who revere the LORD are remembered by the LORD and are made up as His jewels. And when He returns, He shall discern ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Rejoices In The Spirit.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 3, 2025

What a privilege we have in Jesus.

JESUS REJOICES IN THE SPIRIT. Luke 10:21-24. LUKE 10:21. Jesus gave thanks to the Father. Jesus rejoices that God reveals Himself to “babes” - “for so it seemed good in Thy sight.” All the wisdom of the wise could not find God, but He reveals Himself to humble folks ‘in the face of Jesus Christ’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Language

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Apr 3, 2025

Telling others about Jesus

“And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” ??Mark? ?16?:?15? ?NASB1995?? Love Language (how do we communicate the gospel) 1. Greatest nation on earth 2. Have you heard the Gospel? Do you understand the Gospel? Have you received the Gospel? Why? Because ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15

Denomination: *other

In Hell There Is Fire

Contributed by Curtis Brock on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: While preaching one night on the subject of Hell, a lady after the service commented that it had been a long time since she had even heard a preacher preach on this subject.

Introduction: While preaching one night on the subject of Hell, a lady after the service commented that it had been a long time since she had even heard a preacher preach on this subject. I immediately began to see the Urgency of the emergency! More must be preached on this awful place. If ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Women Who Inspire Me

Contributed by Mark Haines on May 11, 2001

A series of short biographies leading God’s people in my care to consider which women God has used to challenge them to grow as Christians.

There are several women I want to meet when I go to heaven. 1. Jochebed, who was MOSES’ mother (Exodus 2 & 6:20). 2. Deborah, who was “a mother in ISRAEL” (Judges 4 & 5). 3. Mary, who was JESUS’ mother (Luke 1). 4. Susanna Wesley, who was mother to eighteen. 5. REBA HINTON, WHO WAS CONNIE’S ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Is Coming Soon

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Jan 4, 2007

Jesus is coming soon. Jesus is coming to bring righteousness to the earth, but before he comes down a few things must happen.

Revelation 17 Hall Street Baptist Church December 13, 2006 Jesus is coming soon. Jesus is coming to bring righteousness to the earth, but before he comes down a few things must happen. 1. All the godless armies of the world destroyed Rev 16. 2. All false religions and perpetuators of false ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Revival Preparations

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Feb 27, 2005

This is a description of what happens when a preople return to the Lord.

2 Chronicles 34:1- Requirements for Revival I. Remove all false gods 1-7 -- Billy Graham --Christianity Today, ---We’ve lost sight of the fact that some things are always right and some things are always wrong. We’ve lost our reference point. We don’t have any moral philosophy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Family Of God

Contributed by Andy Patterson on Mar 23, 2005

I am so glad to be a part of this family, the family of God!

The Family of God Matthew 12:46 - 50 Many times we have made the statement that we are closer to the our church family than we are to our earthly family. Here in our text the Lord says that His family are those that are living for Him. I want to share with you four features of the Family of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50

Denomination: Baptist

"As A Backsliding Heifer..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Sep 22, 2004

My uncle used to say, "You can’t tell how far a frog can jump by his croak!" Just because someone impresses us with words doesn’t guaruntee that they will spiritually benefit us.To have fellowship with some we’d have to backslide. Let’s examine why

Introduction I heard a great statement made just the other day from another brother in Christ, he said, "There are some in this life for me to have fellowship with them I’d have to backslide!" What a powerful statement and true! Since we’re on the subject. what is a backslider. One 5 year old ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

There Go The Ships

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Aug 4, 2007

There’s something majestic and fascinating about a ship, especially the great sailing ships! I see a wonderful example of the “Ship” as compared to the “Church.”

Scripture: Psalms 104:26 Title: “THERE GO THE SHIPS!” Introduction: There’s something majestic and fascinating about a ship, especially the great sailing ships! I see a wonderful example of the “Ship” as compared to the “Church.” Let me explain WHY. THE SHIP · Its purpose – Noah’s Ark was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 104:24-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Magnet

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Sep 28, 2003

A children’s ilustration of the power of a magnet to attract iron as a parable telling that Christians have a similar response to God.

THE MAGNET I was doing a repair job out of doors when unfortunately I dropped a tin of small nails on the gravel driveway. It was important that none be left mixed up in the gravel as I didn’t want the car to get a puncture! But it was difficult to find them among the loose gravel. Then I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Pressure Of Duty

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 6, 2011

Christians duty

The pressure of duty 1 Burns like an inward fire Jer.20 9 Then I said, I will not make mention of him, 9 Nor speak any more in his name. 9 But his word was in mine heart as a Job 32:18,19;Ps. 39:3burning fire shut up in my bones, 9 And I was weary with forbearing, and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:9

Denomination: Baptist

Cast Alive Into A Burning Hell

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jul 25, 2011

Hell is Real. We should proclaim the gospel with a great sense of urgency. All who reject Christ will suffer the torment of hell.

The bible says the following concerning hell: Dan. 12:2 says that some will rise to everlasting life and others to everlasting contempt. Matt. 25:41 declares that hell or the lake of fire was prepared for the devil and his angels Rev. 19:20 says that the beast and the false prophet were cast ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:20

Denomination: Baptist